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Plankinton Foundation is a private corporation based in LAWRENCE, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Jill P Fincher. It holds total assets of $8K. Annual income is reported at $2K. Total assets have grown from $6K in 2011 to $14K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and Kansas. According to available records, Plankinton Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $106K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $20K in 2019 to $11K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $36K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Plankinton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, KS.
Plankinton Foundation has distributed a total of $106K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
Plankinton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Plankinton Foundation is headquartered in LAWRENCE, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce R Plankinton | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marcia L Plankinton | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jill P Fincher | SECRETARY/TREAS/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail L Farleigh | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$12K
Total Assets
$14K
Fair Market Value
$14K
Net Worth
$14K
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
$12K
Net Investment Income
$132
Distribution Amount
$421
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$106K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan BurnettSCHOLARSHIP COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY | Fairplay, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Payton TabbSCHOLARSHIP BELLMONT UNIVERSITY | Junction City, KS | $3K | 2023 |
| Madison StimatzeSCHOLARSHIP WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | Junction City, KS | $3K | 2023 |
| Michael GroomeSCHOLARSHIP EQUINE LAMENESS PREVENTION ORG | Fairplay, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Piper DavisSCHOLARSHIP NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY | Fairplay, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Elijah EvansSCHOLARSHIP BETHANY COLLEGE | Junction City, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Abigail VoorhisSCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER | Fairplay, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Andrea HipolitoSCHOLARSHIP WASHBURN UNIVERSITY | Junction City, KS | $1K | 2022 |
| Kaylin MedinaSCHOLARSHIP NW KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE | Fairplay, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Chloe WelshSCHOLARSHIP BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Herington, KS | $500 | 2022 |
| Trey CoheenSCHOLARSHIP CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Junction City, KS | $500 | 2022 |
| Carol SchollSCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | Fairplay, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| Elixis ShaneSCHOLARSHIP INTERNATIONAL AIR & HOSPITALITY ACADEMY | Fairplay, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Max BazanSCHOLARSHIP KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Junction City, KS | $2K | 2021 |
| Smantha LambSCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | Ft Collins, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Megan HuntSCHOLARSHIP NW KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE | Junction City, KS | $500 | 2021 |
| Christian CarterSCHOLARSHIP SALINA TECH | Junction City, CO | $500 | 2021 |
| John SaucedoSCHOLARSHIP COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE | Fairplay, CO | $500 | 2021 |
| Marissa MutoSCHOLARSHIP WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | Junction City, CO | $500 | 2021 |
| Michael GroomSCHOLARSHIP-UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS | Fairplay, CO | $5K | 2020 |
| Brenna HendersonSCHOLARSHIP-KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Manhattan, KS | $3K | 2020 |
| John Saucedo-CornelioSCHOLARSHIP-COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE | Glenwood Springs, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| Jared LambSCHOLARSHIP-COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | Fairplay, CO | $5K | 2019 |
| Savanah LambSCHOLARSHIP-COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | Fairplay, CO | $3K | 2019 |